Dick Monfort fields readers’ questions for Denver Post “Fan Mail”

Dick Monfort, left, and brother Charlie, saw the Rockies roar into the World Series in 2007. This year they witnessed one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.

The other day, after the Rockies finished their painful season with a 73-89 record, I began searching for the next subject for our “Fan Mail” feature. I was wondering who could answer some big-picture questions about a team that began the season with high expectations for a National League West title and then finished as one of baseball’s worst teams.

It dawned on me that the one man most Rockies fans want to hear from is owner Dick Monfort. But would he be willing to participate? I had my doubts, but figured it was worth a shot.

When I approached Rockies PR chief Jay Alves with the idea, he said Monfort just might be up for it. And lo and behold, Monfort agreed to take your questions.

I don’t think it’s a stretch to say he’s the only owner of a major sports team in Denver, on any city for that matter, who would participate in something like this.

So fire off your questions for Monfort.

Go ahead, ask him what he’s willing to do to reward fans who still made Coors Field a hot spot this season. (Despite the team’s woes and a losing record at home, the Rockies still drew 2,909,777 fans to Coors Field (an average of 35,923 per game).

We will select the best and most thoughtful questions and forward them to Monfort.

Send your questions in an email to fanmail@denverpost.com[2]. Please be sure and include your first name and where you are from.